Drafting construction contracts for modular projects – the importance of defining ‘sign off’
Alex Walmsley, solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property and construction litigation team, discusses how the outcome of a recent case may influence drafting in future construction contracts when dealing with the…
What does a ‘conservation covenant’ mean for landowners?
Chloe Harrison, trainee solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property litigation department, discusses the proposals in the government’s latest green initiative and what they may mean for landowners and future developers. The…
Preston firms prepare for ‘Battle of the Bands’
Harrison Drury joins Preston firms to rock out for charity later this month when they square up for a ‘battle of the bands’ contest. Harrison Drury, RSM accountants and SHP…
Katie qualifies as our new accountant
Congratulations to Katie Morgan who has passed the internationally recognised Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional level exams and is now a qualified accountant. Katie joined us in 2012…
Sussex Royal saga has lessons for protecting the family business
Kerry Southworth, solicitor in the corporate and commercial team at Harrison Drury, examines the parallels between the Royal Family’s recent woes and the need to protect family businesses. The recent…
What is the difference between a positive covenant and a fencing easement?
Jody Proudman of Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, outlines the distinction between a positive covenant and an easement, and the subsequent obligations to boundary management for land owners. Accurate analysis…
Government launches survey on sexual harassment in the workplace
Roger Spence, director and head of employment law at Harrison Drury, outlines government plans to gather data on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace. The Government Equalities Office…
Can I protect the access to sunlight to my solar panels?
Following a recent case, Jody Proudman of Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, discusses the implications for planning applications that affect natural light reaching existing solar panels. Solar panels have in…
What ‘promoting professionalism, reforming regulation’ means for healthcare professionals
David Edwards, director and head of the healthcare sector team, highlights what healthcare professionals need to be aware of following the government’s response to the consultation on reforming regulation. Between…
Catherine joins Harrison Drury’s property team
Harrison Drury has appointed experienced commercial property solicitor Catherine Worthington. Catherine will work across our Lancaster and Kendal offices and will advise clients on a wide range of property law…
